# Google Sheets vs Spreadsheets Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Sheets at none against Spreadsheets Editor's 7. Google Sheets also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Spreadsheets Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spreadsheets Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Google Sheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spreadsheets Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Sheets has 1.8M ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Google Sheets's written reviews are positive against 40% of Spreadsheets Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, Spreadsheets Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Sheets | Spreadsheets Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheets-editor-xls-reader/id6738071903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 422 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [palmmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370245851) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Sheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Productivity, #87 Top Free (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets from anywhere, anytime. Work offline, format cells, insert formulas, and view charts. Seamlessly edit Excel files and enjoy automatic saving of your work.

**Highlights:** Create and edit spreadsheets, Real-time collaboration, Offline access, Format cells and insert formulas, View charts, Edit Excel files

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 💡 Collaborative features
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 📈 Useful for business/personal organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🖋️ Cumbersome editing experience on mobile
- 🗓️ Inconsistent date/time formatting

**Reported bugs**

- Spreadsheets not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
- Formatting issues when printing or exporting
- Glitches when working with large or complex spreadsheets

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced formatting and editing options
- Improve search and navigation
- Allow offline editing and syncing
- Provide better integration with other Google apps
- Add password protection or biometric security


### Spreadsheets Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheets-editor-xls-reader/id6738071903)

Transform your device into a powerful spreadsheet workstation. Create, edit, and analyze data with AI-powered tools, templates, and image-to-spreadsheet conversion. Seamlessly share and print your work for business, education, or personal use.

**Highlights:** Full-featured spreadsheet creation and editing, AI-powered table generation and templates, Image-to-spreadsheet conversion, Universal file format compatibility, Dynamic charting and data visualization, Seamless sharing and export options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership Discount | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Sheets free?

Google Sheets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spreadsheets Editor free?

Spreadsheets Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Sheets or Spreadsheets Editor?

Spreadsheets Editor is rated higher. Google Sheets averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Spreadsheets Editor averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Google Sheets or Spreadsheets Editor have ads?

Neither Google Sheets nor Spreadsheets Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Sheets or Spreadsheets Editor?

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, and Spreadsheets Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, Google Sheets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spreadsheets Editor on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*